Student Resources

High School Students interested in career exploration have available the following services and resources from the Career Services Center at JCCC. CSC website: www.jccc.edu/careerservices. Here students can view a series of 20 Career Spots videos that cover relevant topics related to the career decision-making process, the job search process, and social networking sites. In addition, a link on our website, WHAT TO DO WITH A MAJOR IN resource is a good tool if you are contemplating a particular major and wanting to identify jobs associated with that major.

Other resources:

Choices Workshop

The Majors Quiz

Helpful Career Information for High School Students

College Now

Career Pathways

Quick Step

Parent Resources

Job Web
Job Web assists parents in gaining information in order to better help their student make a satisfying career choice.

Article on Career Assessments
Author Sue Shellenbarger asks and answers the question "Can a test steer you to the right career?"

Other Services

Presentations: Small group career workshops/presentations are available for junior and senior level students, preferably in a classroom setting, during the day with 15-25 students maximum. Topics can vary.

For further information, contact Marilyn Jones, Career Counselor at 913.469.8500 Ext. 4384 or by e-mail at mjones@jccc.edu.

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